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Dr. Matthew Hammond, MD

Concierge Ophthalmology physician, Mesa, AZ

Carrot LASIK & Eye Center
5.0 (10 reviews)

Ophthalmologist who specializes in refractive and cataract surgery and trained at Walter Reed.

1500 S Dobson Road, Suite 313, Mesa, AZ 85202
At a glance
Board certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Languages
English

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About Dr. Hammond

Dr. Hammond is a refractive and cataract surgery specialist. He studied at Utah State University and earned his medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed his internship and his ophthalmology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. A 24-7pressrelease.com feature recounts his nine years on active duty as an Army ophthalmologist and his time as Chief of Ophthalmology and Director of Warfighter Refractive Surgery at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. He also ran a Warfighter Refractive Surgery Program center in Germany for three years.

The 24-7pressrelease.com feature names LASIK, PRK, refractive lens exchange, cataract surgery with premium IOL implants and EVO ICL among the procedures he performs. He practices as an ophthalmologist at Valleywise Health, with focus areas that include dry eye, glaucoma, diabetes-related vision conditions and contact lens intolerance. He is a World College of Refractive Surgery Fellow, one of only three in Mesa, AZ.

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Services

Refractive surgery Cataract surgery LASIK Dry eye Glaucoma Diabetes-related vision conditions Contact lens intolerance
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
Utah State University
Medical school
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Internship
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Residency
Ophthalmology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Board certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional memberships
Fellow, World College of Refractive Surgery
NPI
1902829799

Hospital and practice affiliations

Ophthalmologist at Valleywise Health

Location

1500 S Dobson Road, Suite 313, Mesa, AZ 85202
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Recognition and research

Awards

Named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, his 14th year with the designation, in a 24-7pressrelease.com feature.
Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the Humanitarian Service Medal for his military service, mentioned in a 24-7pressrelease.com feature.

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Hammond board certified?

Dr. Hammond is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Where did Dr. Hammond train?

Dr. Hammond earned his medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed his internship and residency in ophthalmology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Does Carrot Lasik & Eye Center offer telehealth?

Carrot Lasik & Eye Center offers telemed visits that can be booked online.

Does Dr. Hammond perform LASIK?

A 24-7pressrelease.com feature names LASIK, PRK and refractive lens exchange among the procedures he performs.

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